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Head-to-head · VPS Hosting in Europe

UpCloud Cloud Servers vs TakeHost VPS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score UpCloud Cloud Servers #8 in VPS Hosting in Europe 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit UpCloud
TakeHost VPS #9 in VPS Hosting in Europe 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit TakeHost

UpCloud Cloud Servers leads on 0 checks, TakeHost VPS on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreUpCloud Cloud Servers · 8.4/10
  • Free trialonly UpCloud Cloud Servers
  • Most featuresTakeHost VPS · 1 of 1

UpCloud Cloud Servers scores higher on our rubric for vps hosting in europe: 8.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #9.

UpCloud Cloud Servers is the better fit for teams automating Linux or Windows cloud servers. TakeHost VPS is the better fit for developers and businesses seeking configurable European VPS.

  • UpCloud Cloud Servers fits best

    Teams automating Linux or Windows cloud servers

  • TakeHost VPS fits best

    Developers and businesses seeking configurable European VPS

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Side by side

Feature UpCloud Cloud Servers 8.4/10 Visit ↗ TakeHost VPS 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.9
Ranking #8 in VPS Hosting in Europe #9 in VPS Hosting in Europe
Best for Teams automating Linux or Windows cloud servers Developers and businesses seeking configurable European VPS
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — €14/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Community, Docs, Email · 24/7
Integrations 4 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features UpCloud Cloud Servers 0/1 · TakeHost VPS 1/1
Root access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
vCPU cores Not checked yet 2 vCPU
RAM Not checked yet 2 GB
NVMe storage Not checked yet 25 GB
Bandwidth Not checked yet Not checked yet
European locations Not checked yet 12 locations
Managed service Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Linux and Windows provisioning with resizeable compute and storage
  • REST API, CLI, SDKs, and Terraform support lifecycle automation
  • Private networking, firewall, block storage, and managed load balancing
  • Root access, OS choice and KVM virtualization for configurable VPS instances
  • NVMe storage, included DDoS protection and unlimited bandwidth on France plans
  • One-click installs include WordPress, Docker, GitLab and MariaDB
Cons
  • No free plan; only a 14-day trial is provided
  • Managed databases and object storage are separate UpCloud services
  • Regional pricing and three configurations require plan comparison
  • The advertised €4/month France option was marked sold out
  • The France 1 GB plan is billed annually as a €14 one-time charge
  • The refund period is one day
Our verdict

UpCloud Cloud Servers provides configurable Linux and Windows virtual machines for development, testing, web applications, and production workloads. Teams can manage servers through the web control panel or automation interfaces, with…

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TakeHost VPS offers KVM-based virtual private servers in European datacenters, including France, Poland, Germany and the Netherlands. It suits developers and businesses that want root-level control over configurable Linux or other…

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  1. UpCloud Cloud ServersVPS Hosting in Europe 8.414-day trial
  2. TakeHost VPSVPS Hosting in Europe 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • UpCloud Cloud Servers — where it wins

    • Linux and Windows provisioning with resizeable compute and storage
    • REST API, CLI, SDKs, and Terraform support lifecycle automation
    • Private networking, firewall, block storage, and managed load balancing

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; only a 14-day trial is provided
    • Managed databases and object storage are separate UpCloud services
    • Regional pricing and three configurations require plan comparison

  • TakeHost VPS — where it wins

    • Root access, OS choice and KVM virtualization for configurable VPS instances
    • NVMe storage, included DDoS protection and unlimited bandwidth on France plans
    • One-click installs include WordPress, Docker, GitLab and MariaDB

    Where it doesn't

    • The advertised €4/month France option was marked sold out
    • The France 1 GB plan is billed annually as a €14 one-time charge
    • The refund period is one day
  • UpCloud Cloud Servers8.4/10 · 14-day trial

    Flexible Linux and Windows cloud servers with strong automation and multiple storage tiers.

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  • TakeHost VPS7.9/10 · Paid

    European KVM VPS with root access, NVMe storage and one-click app installs.

    Visit TakeHostFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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